Isla Quinchao

Shingle-fronted houses in Achao

Islands beget islands, and off the east coast of Chileo there are a number of small islands, most of them populated and with their own wooden churches. Often these churches are in magical positions by the shore. Unfortunately we only had time to visit the biggest of these islands, the Isla Quinchao. It is about 30km long with two main towns, Curaco de Velez and Achao. It was lovely and we would have loved to stay longer.

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Albeit true that time is a very limiting factor, missing out on the other islands is, in my opinion, an unwise choice. Transport to other islands is difficult and longer and probably more expensive, but in islands like Mechuque, Butachauque, Apiao, Quehui or Caguache you really are off the beaten path. Also, the churches that cannot be missed are in Tenaun (big island), Rilan (big island), Quehui, Quinchao.

Thank you for your comment. We realised when reflecting on the trip that we would have liked to spend much more time on the islands. Still it is something to look forward to on our next trip. Whenever that is ….